“And then, an island” Psalm 23 The title draws a thoughtful

The title draws a thoughtful parallel to the chess term "smothered mate" — a situation of strategic entrapment

deepening the connection between the artwork and its audience

Braille-embedded painting with poetic text by Denise Irene Marsh

This emotionally resonant work was exhibited at the Palm Beach Show 2024

“And then, an island” Psalm 23 The title draws a thoughtfulDimensions: 24 x 36 in Medium: Acrylic painting on canvas. This piece is ready to hang with or without a frame. Year: 2023 Description: Two girls run freely along the shoreline, their footsteps trailing the tide in a scene filled with motion, light, and memory. And Then, an Island evokes the feeling of arrivalwhether to a place, a stage of life, or a moment of peace. The island, both literal and symbolic, suggests refuge, imagination, and the quiet